Bilsborrow, The Vicarage c.1960

History

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The vicarage in its spacious garden was built at about the same time as St Hilda's church, which was consecrated in 1927. Its peal of eight bells is well-known to campanologists. Money was left for the building of the stone church and tower in the will of Jane Salisbury, tragically killed on the railway in 1922. She was owner of Myerscough Hall. Bilsborrow is linked with the parishes of Myerscough and Barton, also lovely leafy areas.

Memories of Bilsborrow

My great-grandfather, Joseph Eccles, built Bilsborrow Hall. He owned a number of cotton mills in Preston and played cricket for Lancashire.
I have just started to look into our family history and will hopefully be able to post more comments later.
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Peter Eccles

My great grandfather Thomas Bryce (Born 1869) was employed as a gardener at Bilsborrow Hall. He and his family lived in the Lodge at the end of the lane. If anyone has any information please contact me via this board.. Many thanks

My dad grew up in Bilsborrow in the house next door to the White Bull pub. I spent many a happy day at my nanna and granddad's house. My nanna used to be a cook at Bilsborrow Primary School and my granddad was a bus driver. They were very involved with the community. Our first born son is ...Read full memory

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